The Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme is a government welfare initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible girl children in Punjab. Under the scheme, an eligible girl can receive financial support of up to ₹61,000 through different instalments and scholarships, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.

The scheme is designed to provide financial support at different stages of a girl’s life, including birth, vaccination, school admission and completion of higher secondary education.

Who Is Eligible for the Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme?

The following eligibility conditions are mentioned for the scheme:

  • Girls born on or after 1 January 2011 are eligible.
  • The parents of the girl applying for the scheme should be permanent residents of Punjab.
  • Girls born on or after 1 January 2011 who have been abandoned by their parents and are living in orphanages or children’s homes in Punjab may also be eligible.
  • The annual family income should be less than ₹30,000.
  • A Blue Card issued by the Punjab Food and Supplies Department is required as proof of income.
  • The girl must continue her education to remain eligible for the benefits under the scheme.

If the girl leaves school for any reason, the benefits available under the scheme will be discontinued from the date she leaves school. The benefits already received before leaving school will not be continued after that date.

Financial Assistance Under the Scheme

Financial assistance is provided to the eligible girl at different stages. The benefits mentioned under the scheme include instalments as well as scholarships.

Stage Eligibility/Condition Financial Assistance
At Birth When the eligible girl is born ₹2,100
After Completing 3 Years After completing three years of age and vaccination ₹2,100
Admission to Class 1 At approximately six years of age, upon admission to Class 1 ₹2,100
Admission to Class 9 At approximately 14 years of age, upon admission to Class 9 ₹2,100
After Completing Class 12 After turning 18 and passing Class 12 ₹31,000
Total Total instalments mentioned above ₹39,400

 

Scholarship Benefits

In addition to the instalments mentioned above, the scheme also provides scholarship support during the girl’s education.

For Classes 1 to 6, a scholarship of ₹1,000 per month is provided, with the total scholarship amount stated as ₹7,200.

For Classes 7 to 12, a scholarship of ₹2,000 per month is provided, with the total amount stated as ₹14,400.

Combining the instalments and scholarship benefits, the total financial assistance available to an eligible girl is stated to be ₹61,000 up to the age of 18 years.

How to Apply for the Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme?

According to the provided information, the application process for the scheme is offline and there is no online application facility.

Applicants need to contact the District Programme Officer’s office to obtain the application form. The form needs to be filled in and submitted to the concerned office along with the required documents.

After receiving the application, the concerned authority verifies the information provided by the applicant and checks whether the girl meets the eligibility requirements.

If the applicant is found eligible after verification, the benefits under the scheme are provided as per the applicable rules.

Documents Required

Applicants may need to provide the following documents:

  • Address proof of the girl’s parent or guardian
  • Aadhaar Card of the parent or guardian
  • Birth Certificate of the girl
  • Blue Card issued by the Punjab Food and Supplies Department as income proof
  • Complete bank account details

Applicants should ensure that the information provided in the application and supporting documents is accurate and up to date.

Conclusion

The Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme provides financial assistance to eligible girl children through a combination of instalments and educational scholarships. The assistance is linked to important stages such as birth, vaccination, school admission and completion of Class 12.

Eligible applicants can apply through the concerned District Programme Officer’s office by submitting the prescribed application form and required documents. Since eligibility requirements and benefit amounts can be subject to government rules or updates, applicants should verify the latest requirements with the concerned Punjab government department before applying.